2Interpretation

In this Act, except where the context otherwise requires—

“the Act of 1982” means the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982;

“authorised officer” means an officer of the council authorised by the council in writing to act for the purposes of this Act;

“the chief constable” means the Chief Constable of the Kent police force;

“the borough” means the borough of Medway;

“the council” means the Medway Council;

“equipment” means equipment used for the purposes of street trading;

“proper officer” shall have the same meaning as in section 270(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70);

“receptacle” includes—

(a)

any vehicle, trailer or barrow; and

(b)

any basket, bag, box, vessel, stall, stand, easel, board, tray or thing,

which is used (whether or not constructed or adapted for such use) as a container for or for the display of any article;

“a relevant offence” means an offence—

(a)

under paragraph 10 of Schedule 4 to the Act of 1982; or

(b)

of aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of an offence under that paragraph,

committed on or after the appointed day fixed for the purpose of the application of section 5 (Street trading: seizure) of this Act.